Volvo 144 not starting

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:09

Hi, I'm trying to get a volvo 144 started, petrol getting to engine and just cleaned plugs- anyone got this problem or commen occurence?

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:16

Could be anything mate. Have you got a spark? is the fuel fresh (modern crap goes off in no time)? Timing and compression alright? When was it last run ?
Its a case of just working your way through. They are simple enough compaired to a modern. Best of luck.

Apr 28th, 2006, 10:26

i had this problem in my 1973 144 except that it would start after about 10-15 seconds of chhhh chhhhing. turned out my carburetor's float chamber was leaking and so there was no fuel to start the car and it took a while to pump up into the carburetor. got it fixed and starts instantly now!

Apr 28th, 2006, 22:05

Check the (thin) wire and connection points from the coil to the condensator. Had this problem on my 164. I cleaned up the terminals, made a new wire w/new connections and it fired up right away.

T'Weed

May 25th, 2006, 15:11

You don't say if it's auto or manual ?

If it's auto then it could be the inhibitor switch which I believe is located on the gearstick

If it's manual check to see if you have a good spark at the plugs also the Coil to dissy cap lead see if there's a good spark

Could also check compression

Charlotte

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:09	#1
sam.samhunt Guest Location:	Volvo 144 not starting Hi, I'm trying to get a volvo 144 started, petrol getting to engine and just cleaned plugs- anyone got this problem or commen occurence?

May 25th, 2006, 15:11	#5
charlotte001 Guest Location:	non starter You don't say if it's auto or manual ? If it's auto then it could be the inhibitor switch which I believe is located on the gearstick If it's manual check to see if you have a good spark at the plugs also the Coil to dissy cap lead see if there's a good spark Could also check compression Charlotte

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:16	#2
SJR HISTORIC Guest Location:	Could be anything mate. Have you got a spark? is the fuel fresh (modern crap goes off in no time)? Timing and compression alright? When was it last run ? Its a case of just working your way through. They are simple enough compaired to a modern. Best of luck.

Apr 28th, 2006, 10:26	#3
mattwilson Guest Location:	i had this problem in my 1973 144 except that it would start after about 10-15 seconds of chhhh chhhhing. turned out my carburetor's float chamber was leaking and so there was no fuel to start the car and it took a while to pump up into the carburetor. got it fixed and starts instantly now!

Apr 28th, 2006, 22:05	#4
Tumbleweed Guest Location:	Check the (thin) wire and connection points from the coil to the condensator. Had this problem on my 164. I cleaned up the terminals, made a new wire w/new connections and it fired up right away. T'Weed

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